1. WHAT CONTRACT IS THIS AND WHAT DOES IT DO This is a Residential Tenancy Agreement — essentially the official document that sets out the rules for renting Flat 4B in Andheri West, Mumbai for 11 months. You are the Tenant, which means you are the person renting and living in the flat. Mehta Properties is the Landlord, the person or company who owns the flat and is renting it to you. This contract spells out exactly what each of you has agreed to do — how much you pay, when you pay it, what you can and cannot do in the flat, and how either of you can end the arrangement if you need to. 2. THE ONE-PAGE PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY You are renting Flat 4B in Andheri West, Mumbai from Mehta Properties for 11 months starting July 1 2026. You will pay INR 35,000 rent every month, on the 1st of each month. Before you move in, you will pay a security deposit of INR 70,000 which is a sum of money held by the Landlord as protection against any damage. You get this back at the end of your tenancy as long as the flat is in good condition. During your stay, you must use the flat only as a home — not for business, not for subletting to others, and not for keeping pets. You must not make any structural changes to the flat. You pay your own electricity and water bills directly to the utility providers. If something small breaks and costs less than INR 2,000 to fix, you handle it yourself. If something bigger breaks, the Landlord is responsible. If you want to leave or the Landlord wants you to leave, either of you must give two months written notice to the other person. When the 11 months are up, if both of you want to continue the arrangement you can renew it by writing to each other and agreeing before the end date. 3. WHAT YOU ARE AGREEING TO — YOUR KEY OBLIGATIONS 1. You must pay INR 35,000 rent on the 1st of every month without being asked. 2. You must pay the security deposit of INR 70,000 before or at the time of moving in. 3. You must pay your own electricity and water bills directly. 4. You must keep the flat in good condition. 5. You must fix and pay for any minor repairs costing INR 2,000 or less. 6. You must use the flat only as your home — no running a business from it. 7. You must not sublet the flat or allow anyone else to take it over. 8. You must not keep pets in the flat. 9. You must not make any structural changes to the flat. 10. You must give 2 months written notice if you want to leave before or at the end of the tenancy. 4. WHAT THE LANDLORD IS AGREEING TO 1. They must allow you to live in the flat peacefully for the 11-month period. 2. They must handle and pay for any major repairs costing more than INR 2,000. 3. They must return your security deposit of INR 70,000 at the end of the tenancy minus any fair deductions for damage you caused. 4. They must give you 2 months written notice if they want you to leave. 5. YOUR KEY RIGHTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT 1. You have the right to live in the flat for the full 11 months as long as you pay rent and follow the agreement. 2. You have the right to get your INR 70,000 deposit back at the end. 3. You have the right to have major repairs handled by the Landlord at their cost. 4. You have the right to leave by giving 2 months written notice. 5. You have the right to renew the tenancy at the end of 11 months if both of you agree in writing. 6. IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES Tenancy start date: July 1 2026 Tenancy end date: May 31 2027 Rent due: 1st of every month Notice period to end tenancy: 2 months written notice from either party Renewal: Must be agreed in writing before May 31 2027 Action for you before next Saturday: Ensure the security deposit payment arrangement is clearly agreed with the Landlord before signing. 7. MONEY — WHAT YOU PAY AND WHEN Monthly rent: INR 35,000 due on the 1st of every month. Security deposit: INR 70,000 payable upfront before or on move-in day. Minor repairs: Up to INR 2,000 per repair is your responsibility. Utilities: Electricity and water paid directly by you to the providers. Deposit return: INR 70,000 returned at end of tenancy, minus any fair deductions for damage beyond normal wear and tear. The contract does not specify a late payment fee. Clarify with the Landlord what happens if rent is paid late before you sign. 8. WHAT HAPPENS IF THINGS GO WRONG If you cannot pay rent: The contract does not spell out specific consequences for late or missed rent, but non-payment of rent is generally grounds for the Landlord to seek to end the tenancy under Indian tenancy law. Always communicate with the Landlord immediately if you are having difficulty paying. If the Landlord does not do major repairs: Raise it with the Landlord in writing first. Keep records of your requests. If either party wants to leave early: Give 2 months written notice. The contract does not specify what happens financially if you leave before 2 months notice — clarify this with the Landlord before signing. If there is a dispute: The contract does not specify a dispute resolution process. Disputes about residential tenancy in Maharashtra can be referred to the appropriate Rent Authority. Clarify with a local attorney. 9. HOW THIS CONTRACT CAN BE ENDED Either party — you or the Landlord — can end this tenancy by giving the other person 2 months written notice at any time. At the natural end of 11 months (May 31 2027) the tenancy ends automatically unless both of you agree in writing to renew it before that date. When the tenancy ends, you move out, return the flat in good condition, and the Landlord returns your deposit within a reasonable time less any fair deductions for actual damage. 12. WHAT I WANT TO UNDERSTAND — YOUR FOCUS QUESTIONS ANSWERED What am I responsible for: You are responsible for monthly rent on the 1st, your own utility bills, minor repairs up to INR 2,000, keeping the flat in good condition, and following the rules about no pets, no subletting, no structural changes, and residential use only. What are the deposit terms: You pay INR 70,000 before moving in. You get it back at the end of the 11 months minus deductions for any actual damage you caused. Normal wear and tear — the small marks and signs of normal living — should not be deducted. The contract does not specify the timeline for return. Clarify this with the Landlord before signing. How can I end the tenancy early: Give the Landlord 2 months written notice at any time. The contract does not specify what happens to unused rent or the deposit if you leave mid-month. Clarify this before signing. 13. BEFORE YOU SIGN — FIVE THINGS TO CONFIRM 1. Confirm the exact move-in date and when the INR 70,000 deposit must be paid. 2. Confirm the timeline for deposit return at the end — how many days after you move out will you receive it back. 3. Confirm what happens financially if you need to leave without giving the full 2 months notice. 4. Confirm what the Landlord considers "damage" as opposed to normal wear and tear for deposit deduction purposes. 5. Walk through the flat with the Landlord before signing and document its current condition with photographs. NOTE: This Contract Simplified Version was generated by an AI tool as a plain- language educational aid only. It is not a substitute for the original contract and does not constitute legal advice. If there is any difference between this simplified version and the original contract, the original contract governs. Always consult a qualified attorney before signing any legal document.